Teacher

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Brisbane - South
• Job ad reference: TQ2025-1103
• Closing date: 14-Jan-2026
• Yearly salary: $92930.03 - $105218.1
• Fortnightly salary:
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Temporary ~ Full-time
• Contact person: David Jenkinson david.jenkinson@tafeqld.edu.au 0435450575
• Contact details: Access the National Relay Service

Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding? Do you have a passion for your trade, recent industry experience, and the qualifications to back it? Have you thought about using your skills to shape the next generation of industry professionals?

As a TAFE Teacher, you will share your knowledge with a diverse range of learners through classroom delivery, online learning, and hands-on workplace training. You will play a key role in helping students build the confidence, capability, and practical skills needed to succeed in their careers.

The Role

A temporary (12 months) full-time opportunity exists to join our Heavy Commercial Industries Educational Delivery team at TAFE Queensland’s Acacia Ridge Campus.

This role includes delivering training to both apprentices and school students (Years 11 and 12) who are taking the first steps into the trade. You will support these young learners by creating an environment that is structured, positive, and engaging. The focus is on guiding them to stay motivated, develop strong work habits, and gain a genuine interest in the trade.

You will also be required to deliver training across your trade area from Stage One to Stage Three apprentices, with the possibility of undertaking workplace assessment where required.

We are seeking someone who can:

• engage confidently with teenagers and emerging adults
• create an environment that encourages curiosity, respect, and practical skill development
• set clear expectations and support learners to meet them
• model professionalism and inspire young people to pursue high standards in the industry
• adapt your approach to suit different learning needs and backgrounds

This position reports to the Business Manager, David Jenkinson.

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)
• Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation
• Paid overtime arrangements may be available, according to operational requirements, with generous compensation
• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
• Financial assistance towards relocation expenses may be available
• Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes
• Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)
• Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options
• Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software)
• Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance.
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition
• Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies
• Free car parking

Mandatory Requirements

To become a TAFE Queensland teacher you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a qualification in adult education. Primarily this qualification is TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent

Applicants must possess AUR31120 Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle or equivalent or AUR31220 Cert III in Mobile Plant or equivalent or MEM31419 Cert III in Fixed and Mobile Plant, and the following:

• current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;
• current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;
• evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment;

Please note applicants need not necessarily possess teaching experience, as the right candidate may be trained and developed through coaching, mentoring and partnering. Importance is placed on possession of the appropriate qualifications, industry experience and the right attitude. For more information about how we could support you in your journey to becoming a TAFE Teacher, please read about our Foundation Educator program on the TAFE Queensland website.

Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to progress to the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal where you can view the full role description. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
• a cover letter which outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in vocational education and training, why you are interested in the role and what you will bring to the role within the context of the “How you will be assessed” criteria detailed in the role description (a maximum of 2 pages).

Closing date: 9:00am, Wednesday 14 January 2026.

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-1103

For any questions about the role, please contact:

David Jenkinson
Business Manager
Phone:  0435 450 575
Email: David.JENKINSON@tafeqld.edu.au

If you have questions about workplace adjustments, accessibility, or our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, please contact:

Amanda Laing
People & Culture
Phone: 07 3244 0765
Email: Amanda.LAING@tafeqld.edu.au

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

In TAFE Queensland, SkillsTech region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture, and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen” through the embodiment of the following agreed behaviours in all that we do:

• Show gratitude
• Collaborate proactively
• We do what we say
• Solutions focussed